Take on this iconic bucket list challenge of climbing the three highest peaks in Yorkshire: Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park.
The aim is to complete the challenge in 12 hours, taking in over 5,000ft of ascent and descent over a distance of roughly 24 miles.
It won't be a 'walk in the park', but, as you trek along, you'll enjoy incredible sights as you take in the stunning Yorkshire Dales and Pennines scenery. You can expect to see some amazing panoramic views from the summits over the Dales and on a clear day even to as far away as Morecambe Bay, the Lake District and more!
You'll join other Shine walkers on this amazing trek and be supported by qualified, first aid trained mountain leaders and marshals provided by our partner Overlimits.
As an added bonus, take part in a 10-mile training walk in the Yorkshire Dales in April or May for free!
If this challenge sounds a bit too much, why not have a look at the much more leisurely One Peak event, climbing just Ingleborough
DATE: Saturday 18th July 2026
LOCATION: Horton in Ribblesdale, Settle, North Yorkshire.
REGISTRATION FEE: £35
MINIMUM FUNDRAISE PLEDGE: £250
The minimum age for taking part is 16. If you will be under 18 on the day of the event, please ask a parent or guardian to complete your online entry for you. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied on the day by a responsible adult.
What you'll get from us:
"The Yorkshire 3 Peaks is one of the most mentally and physically rewarding challenges myself and my husband have done!
You push yourself to new limits and have so much fun at the same time! We came away with the bug to complete new heights!
The views are stunning and the atmosphere is inspiring!
We enjoyed it so much that we've now completed it twice!"
Kat - previous participant
"The best bit (of the trek) was getting to do the challenge with my best friend.
I’d been so wrapped up in the preparation, training and making sure I had the right equipment that I didn’t realise that we would also get to have the most amazing time together. I’ve got such special memories that I’ll never forget.
I’ll also never forget how I felt when I thought I was struggling. You look around and you’re with people who have been helped by Shine, and that somehow gives you extra energy and motivation to keep going."
Kryshia - previous participant
On the day
You will need to arrive at the start/finish point in Horton in Ribblesdale at around 6.30 am to complete your registration and have your briefing. You can expect to start walking between 7:00 and 7:15 am.
Parking is available at the start/finish point.
There will be other #TeamShine walkers taking part (as well as walkers from some other charities), and you can walk as a large group(s) or split into smaller ones as you wish. You will be supported along the route by mountain leaders and marshals.
Other information
Please note - it is only possible to buy one ticket at a time. So if you're signing up as a team, each person will need to purchase their ticket separately.
You will receive a kit list and other information about participating in the event after you have signed up.
Please note that no dogs are allowed to walk with you other than registered assistance dogs.
If you need to stay over in the area, we recommend booking your accommodation as soon as possible. There is a list of accommodations in the area on the Yorkshire Dales National Park's website that you might find helpful.
The free training walks will cover kit needed, hill skills, pre-event prep & post event recovery. The options are:
April 11th - a 10-mile guided walk around the Settle area
April 18th - Pen-y-ghent- a 10-mile walk (different route to on the day)
May 30th - Whernside - a 10-mile walk from Kilpin Farm to the Station Inn (different route to on the day)
If you would like to speak with our friendly fundraising team or have any questions before signing up, please complete this short form.
Click 'sign up now' to join #TeamShine, and our friendly fundraising team will be in touch.
If the Yorkshire Three Peaks sounds a bit too tough a challenge for you, please contact us about the possibility of tackling just one peak (Ingleborough) instead.
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